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'Virtual' Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers explores the phenomenon of visual cues and live video interactions. Now more than ever, it's important to understand how technology is impacting communication.
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Unintended Consequence of COVID-19: Cyberbullying Could Increase
Stuck at home all day, students are using apps even more than they already do, which could increase cyberbullying. FAU's Dr. Sameer Hinduja, provides tips for educators and parents during the pandemic.
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Mother/Infant Skin-to-Skin Touch Boosts Baby's Brain Development
As the world prioritizes social distancing, new FAU research shows that a skin-to-skin, chest-to-chest method of caring for a baby, can positively benefit full-term infants and their mothers.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions
FAU expert in pandemic planning and response, health care quality improvement and patient safety, and health policy and management, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19.
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Public Health Leadership Paramount to Emerging Coronavirus Pandemic
FAU researchers and collaborators have published a commentary in 'The American Journal of Medicine' about the urgent need for public health leadership in the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic.
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MPLT Healthcare Joins Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently announced that MPLT Healthcare has relocated its corporate headquarters to join the Research Park at FAU.
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4ocean Joins Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has announced that 4ocean will relocate its corporate headquarters to join the Research Park at FAU.
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U.S. Workers Need Paid Sick Leave to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus
One-third of Americans do not have access to paid sick leave FAU and Cleveland State University researchers urge the critical need to consider the role of paid sick leave in stopping a contagious virus.
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Florida SBDC Network, FAU Announce Selection of Regional Director
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are pleased to announce the selection of Sandra Marin as the regional director of the Florida SBDC at FAU.
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Monogamous Female Sea Turtles? Yes, Thanks to Sperm Storage
Sea turtles have multiple mates, yet there is no consensus on why they do. A study by FAU researchers is helping to shed light on the fate of diminishing male sea turtle populations.